Victoria County Volunteer Fire Department

05/28/2026

Stay alert with the VOEM alert system!

Three easy ways to sign up!

Stay informed with VOEM ALERTS and receive emergency notifications and critical public safety information during severe weather, critical incidents, missing person cases, evacuations, and other emergencies affecting Victoria County.

There are 3 easy ways to sign up:
📱 Scan the QR Code
💻 Visit: https://www.vctx.org/page/VOEM.Alerts
📩Text VOEMALERTS to 888777

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

To learn more, visit: https://www.vctx.org/page/article/191

05/27/2026

Stay informed with VOEM ALERTS and receive emergency notifications and critical public safety information during severe weather, critical incidents, missing person cases, evacuations, and other emergencies affecting Victoria County.

There are 3 easy ways to sign up:
📱 Scan the QR Code
💻 Visit https://brnw.ch/21x2Q4N
📩 Text VOEMALERTS to 888777

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

05/27/2026

Update - 10:15 p.m. - 5.26.26

911 services have been restored. Thank you for your support and for helping us share the message.

🚨 Public Advisory🚨

Due to technical issues, 911 phone lines for the city and county are currently down. The phone company is actively working to resolve the issue.

If you or someone you know needs emergency services, please call:

The Victoria Police Department 📞 361-573-3221

The Victoria County Sheriff’s Office📞 361-575-0651 (Option 2)

📱Texting 911 is still working.

Please share this information to help spread the word.

05/12/2026

Great opportunity if you are interested in becoming a firefighter - whether you choose the career or the volunteer route.

🚒 The Victoria Fire Department is now accepting applications for our Hybrid Fire Academy!

This program is a great opportunity for motivated individuals who want to begin a career in the fire service while benefiting from a flexible hybrid learning environment. Whether you’re looking for a new career path or have always dreamed of serving your community, now is the time to get started.

🔥 Hands-on training
🔥 Professional instruction
🔥 Career opportunities
🔥 Serve your community with pride

If you’re ready to challenge yourself and become part of something bigger, sign up today and take the first step toward becoming a firefighter!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to submit your application today!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms this day!

05/10/2026

Stay weather aware tonight!

Thunderstorms are expected to move across the area tonight, with isolated to scattered strong to severe storms expected. SPC has included us in a Slight Risk of severe storms across the northern portions of S TX and a Marginal Risk of severe storms across the southern areas and along the Coastal Bend. Please monitor your weather and have multiple ways to receive warnings. The greatest threats will be large hail and damaging winds.

05/05/2026

🚨🔥 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS! 🔥🚨

The Raisin Volunteer Fire Dept. is cooking up something BIG — and we need YOU there!

Join us Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church (2535 Coletoville Rd.) for a day packed with BBQ, an exciting auction, and a HUGE raffle!

💥 This isn’t just a meal — it’s a chance to support the men and women who answer the call day and night. Every dollar raised helps fund equipment, training, and daily operations for your local volunteer fire department.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come hungry — let’s show up BIG for those who always show up for us! 🚒❤️

05/03/2026

05/02/2026

Storm Affected Residents: On Sunday (5/3), the American Red Cross will be providing a free meal from 3:00-5:00 pm @ St. Patrick’s Church.

04/24/2026

Please make plans to come out and support the Raisin Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, May 9 with their annual fundraiser!

🚨🚨🚨We’re just over two weeks away from our annual fundraiser!!🚨🚨🚨